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COMP40010

Academic Year 2019/2020

Performance of Computer Systems (COMP40010)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Liam Murphy
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module provides students with an introduction to performance engineering applied to software systems, including cloud-based systems. Topics may include Measurement Techniques and Tools, Probability and Queueing Models, Test Design and Analysis, and Simulation. The practical work will provide experience with techniques for performance assurance and testing, for example: design of performance tests; model generation; model simulation; analysis and presentation of results. Please note that this module's practical work and assignments are done in groups of 2 or 3 students; significant work on the assignments outside the scheduled practical sessions is to be expected.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the module, students will:
1. have an appreciation of the state of the art of performance engineering;
2. know and be able to apply analytical and simulation tools and techniques to tackle performance engineering of complex software systems;
3. have conducted a detailed performance evaluation of a sample system.

Indicative Module Content:

Topics vary, but are likely to include Measurement Techniques and Tools, Probability and Queueing Models, Test Design and Analysis, and Simulation.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Practical

24
Autonomous Student Learning

77
Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; practical sessions; formative practical exercises; practical assignments.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Ability to write and design computer programs; understanding of the basics of computer systems.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
COMP40550 - Performance of Distributed Sys, COMP47070 - Perform Distrib Systems (PhD)


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Class Test: In-class test Varies over the Trimester n/a Other No

35

 No
Continuous Assessment: Written reports based on practical work Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

65

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor John Murphy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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